Town and County Items from Brookhaven Leader
The Brookhaven Leader notes local news from Brookhaven with social calls, business changes, and civic updates. Mentions Mr J. J. Marshall of Bogue Chitto, Mr J. M. Tyler, Rev J. R. Farish and Dr J. M. Grafton opening a male school, Pat Quertermous planning to move to New Orleans, and a fire at A Secherckyys store house. Also references a lunch stand by Methodist ladies, tax collection actions by Sheriff McNair, and upcoming concerts for Miss Kate Bridewell in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Kalar
Camp St
W. L. Mitchell
Hazlehurst
FH. Hartman
R. R. Applewhite
F. A. Hartman
R. 8. Newman
Veto
Messrs
D. W. Chandler
J. C. Bryant
T. J. Redd
John J. Marshall
J. M. Tyler
Mas
James McClenden
R. K. Jayne
The
Clarion
A. Secherck
Hoskins’ Hall
J. R. Farish
J. M. Grafton
Masopic
Ass Gomer Davite
J. C. Storm
Pat Quertermous
Bogne Chitto
Lin Fawily
Galloway
State Ledger
Hinds County Grand Jury
Brookhaven Boys
Tax Leaver
Kate E. Bridewell
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Mississippi
Lincoln Circuit Court convenes for grand jury and murder trial
The Circuit Court of Lincoln opened Monday at Hoskins Hall with Judge Chrisman and a deputy corps. A grand jury was empaneled with members listed. The trial of Haws Penn for murder of R B Rials is set for today after a venue change from Copiah. Preston Smith’s murder case awaits next Saturday with a special venire. Numerous minor cases have been disposed and a full weekly list is promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of Lincoln
Hoskins Hall
Baring
Chrisman
Dietrich Allarmny McLain
Clark Warren
McNair
Grant
Jordge Chrisman
James’ A. Hoskina
Pere
A. E. Moreton
T. J
Lawrence
T. R
Preston Smith
James Evane
Misbehavior in Churches Sparks Youth Reform Idea
In Brookhaven and across Mississippi, religious services are disrupted by chatter and laughter among youths. A local correspondent notes young ladies and gentlemen pass notes and whisper during sermons, while a spoof “Young Ladies Cooking Club” is praised as a humane aid to society. The piece endores a revival of decorum and mocks political zeal in favor of cooking and charity.
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Mississippi
House of God
Brookhaven
Seneox
YS. GC
Young Ladies Cooking Club
Order of
Philanex
Hinds County
Benson’s Meridian Lectures Stir Deep Empathy
The Farmers Advocate praises Luther Benson after his Meridian visit. His vivid, compassionate address reshapes views on intemperance and charity, stirring readers to self-reflection and a renewed commitment to aid others. Benson’s eloquence blends irony with love, urging followership of Christ’s example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Benson
Belt
Bargains Offered by C Heack Stock Sale
Bargains abound as C Heack clears a large hats stock coats gaiters bound shoes and ladies kid button shoes to make room for spring stock. Many other goods offered at reduced prices to attract customers.
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C. Heack
Heackte
Luther Benson to speak on temperance in Mississippi tour
Luther Benson, author of Fifteen Years in Hell, will lecture on temperance at multiple Mississippi venues including Amite City, Hattiesburg, Magnolia, Brookhaven, and adjacent towns on February 1885. Praised by Indiana and Boston papers, his eloquence draws crowds. ads urge patrons to attend and note ticket prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Benson
Hell
Amite Cly
Henson
Gough
Boston Oat
Cambridge Press
Amereh
Indianapolia Sentinel
Indianapolia News
Benson
Columbia
8. C
Avanta
Z. A
Hendricks
Laniel Foorhees
Hebant
Hess
Holman
RB. Vance
Abbeville
Shy
Solumon
Brookhaven
Jackson
Miss
M. Martin
Chancery
Abraham Harness
James Ard
Ale Jue McCond
Monit PLC
Levy Stovall
Vike Co
Alexander Magee
R. C. Kerr
Registe
Ciuini
Watts
Moptioga
Mins
Idi
Vie
Ephrau Jett
Eost
Laywood Beyant
Albot Henry Wilkins
Monticello P. D
James Prestidge
Lawrence Co
Nathan Wells
Isa
R.C. Kerr
Register
Chills and Prayers and Health Tonic Notice
Chills and Pryers claims a remedy cures dropsy and liver and intestinal illnesses with one dose daily for ten days. Mansfield Medicine Co. Memphis Tennessee product. Capt D M Riggs reports long suffered from dyspepsia and kidney pain, finds Brown's Iron Bitters a perfect success for liver kidney and malaria disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield Medicine Co
Memphis
Teun
D. M.riggs
New Orleans
Missinsiqua River
Dr Kennedy’s Remedy and Vermitage touted in 19th century ads
In a period advertisement, Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy promises to guard homes from sickness and protect children while Shriner’s Indian Vermitage claims to expel intestinal worms. Testimonials from users in Rondout and Poughkeepsie praise health benefits and life-saving effects, urging readers to consult druggists or write for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Kondout
N.Y
Dr. K
See Dr K s ady A new and large lot of printa
A garbled sale notice advertises a large assortment including prints, dolls, china and glassware, toys, trains, fruit and nuts. It invites customers to come and compare prices at C. Henck s. The rest is unreadable, with stray names and place references.
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C. Henck’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oficial Journal
Lincoln County
Official Journal
City of
J. H. Willoughby
Knights of Honor
Vicksburg Commercial Herald
J. J. Chrisman
J. B. Chrisman
Shreveport
PLA
Rose
Josie B. Crosby
Poace
Krookhaven
Circuit Court
R Church
Y.L. C.c
Will Lmctune
Meaver's Hale
F. Atkins
George J. Boney
New York
Emory College
Vaong
Ian
Ie F. Johnson
Htwerth College
Ivars
Bern Warerens
N. C. Christian
Orleans
M. di
Browhaven
Ted Woman
South America
Josapat T. Inman
New York City
Wesson
Samnel
Ure
Daughtry
Che
de. Price
Vane Horse
Kendall
Yan
J Beast
Alyt
Snd
Beily
Auyeh, Ai
Vormule
Duaghtiy
Danshitry & Singlie
Shiloh
Daughtry & Smylie
Shiver
Shriner
Dr. Hattor
Camden
N. J
D. Kennepy
Rondout
Deak Sik
Poughkeepsie
Mus
K. A. Denton
Ady
Sanborn
N. H
Vegas
Ad Harter
Benitl
Rena
Price Baking Powder Co
Chicago
St. Louis
Dr. Price
Sod
Tovat Bakixe Pownen Co
Cana Wall Tt
Eer
Mansfield Medicine Company
Tenn
Brookhaven Market
Telealae
Mme Rosa Reynoir
Chartres Street
Berlin
Zephyrs
Sevag
Gato
Bote Ee Angial
Ore State Streets
Chas. Williams
New Orleane
John Bastia
Canal Street
Dryades
Toyo
Pricjing
Milburn
Max Priebatsch
Brookhaven, Miss
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